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CloudPOST NewsThu, 24 May 2018 15:00:50 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.6Hybrid Cloud Market Grows as Global Enterprises Pursue Digital Transformationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloudpost/~3/xOJWzBUi11M/
Thu, 24 May 2018 15:00:50 +0000https://cloudpost.us/?p=5397MarketsandMarkets predicts that the hybrid cloud market will grow from $33.28 billion two years ago to $91.74 billion by 2021, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of nearly 23 percent during the forecast period. Looking at a regional analysis, North America is projected to hold the largest hybrid market share while APAC is the fastest-growing region. The key reasons for this high growth rate is the increasing utilization of data centers and cloud services, and the trend of large enterprises combining private and public cloud resources to create hybrid cloud architectures to enhance the path toward digital transformation.

Just recently, Unitas Global, a Los Angeles-based hybrid cloud solution provider to multinational enterprises, appointed Ian Gillott as its new Chief Operations Officer and named Bob Pollan as its Chief Financial Officer. As Unitas Global’s COO, Gillott will streamline and improve operational efficiencies throughout the organization, and scale global operations to keep pace with the growing needs of the organization’s enterprise clients and partners. Pollan becomes responsible for providing leadership for the company’s strategic financial initiatives. The leadership moves come at a significant time as Unitas Global pursues geographic expansion of its services, and invests in new solutions and technologies to meet the demands of a rapidly expanding base of global enterprise customers.

Gillott began his career as a Commissioned Officer in the Australian Army. He has nearly two decades of experience in senior executive positions across a wide range of industries across APAC, EMEA and North America, serving companies in operational IT management, software development, managed services, hosted private cloud operations, and cybersecurity

Pollan has held executive roles within major public companies, investment companies, and technology companies such as Universal Access, Mobility Technologies, and Procurian. As Unitas Global’s new CFO, he brings extensive financial management experience with over 25 years of operating in global technology organizations as an entrepreneur, operating executive, and institutional investor. While Unitas Global’s COO, Pollan was instrumental in driving the company’s meteoric revenue growth at a 167 percent CAGR from September 2014 to September 2017.

“As the enterprise cloud market continues to evolve at an accelerated pace, Unitas Global is entering a new and exciting phase of growth, pursuing geographic expansion, investing in the development of new solutions and technology, and enhancing its world-class services,” stated Gillott. “I am happy to join this dynamic organization where I will leverage my experience with diverse markets as Unitas continues to unify cloud solutions on a global scale and better serve the business demands of the enterprise.”

“I am extremely proud of the growth and financial success we have achieved at Unitas Global, and I look forward to continuing to drive those aspects of the organization as its new Chief Financial Officer,” commented Pollan. “As the cloud services market continues to expand, we are presented with an incredible opportunity to provide innovative hybrid cloud solutions to a growing base of international enterprise customers. We are excited to rise to that challenge.”

“We are excited to both welcome Ian Gillott to our executive leadership team as Chief Operations Officer and to appoint COO, Bob Pollan, to the position of Chief Financial Officer,” remarked Patrick Shutt, CEO of Unitas Global. “Ian’s track record of leadership and his ability to quickly analyze complex operational environments will be instrumental in driving continued scale and client satisfaction. Bob has an incredibly strong background in finance and strategy, and we feel confident that in his new role he will lead improvements in our overall financial performance as well as valuation.”

]]>https://cloudpost.us/hybrid-cloud-market-grows-as-global-enterprises-pursue-digital-transformation/NANOG On the Road Is Coming to Portland, Oregonhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloudpost/~3/WxnVzll9uKs/
Mon, 14 May 2018 13:05:09 +0000https://cloudpost.us/?p=5375Originally posted to Data Center POST

Do you live, work, or study in the Portland, Oregon area and have an interest in the data transmission technologies, practices, and facilities that make the internet function? If so, you’re in luck, because the North American Network Operators’ Group (NANOG) On the Road event is coming to you on Friday, May 18, 2018 at the Kimpton Hotel.

If you’re not familiar with NANOG, the association of network engineering, architecture, and operations professionals represents a large stakeholder community that works to improve the internet through collaboration, education and innovation.

NANOG On the Road (NOTR) events take place three times a year and like NANOG’s larger, multi-day meetings, provide networking opportunities and professional education covering everything from technical services, the status of IPv6 adoption and current registry policy, to developments and hot topics in internet governance. Unlike the larger meetings, there is no fee to attend NOTR to take advantage of all that NANOG has to offer, but you must register.

]]>https://cloudpost.us/nanog-on-the-road-is-coming-to-portland-oregon/Accessing Market Intelligence in the Era of the Hybrid Cloudhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloudpost/~3/bsD1_Uv-t_Q/
Fri, 11 May 2018 14:43:50 +0000https://cloudpost.us/?p=5388Research firm IDC estimates that data centers this year will account for 62 percent of all IT infrastructure spending, with 23 percent of the market going to public cloud and 15 percent going to private cloud. Very few organizations use only a private or public cloud, and any substantial use of a hybrid cloud can benefit from having an optimized network connection. However, with so many data center, networking and cloud connectivity options available, it can be difficult to obtain visibility into geographic service availability and gain access to other critical information such as quotes.

To solve this challenge, San Francisco-based Inflect, Inc. (“Inflect”) recently launched its Global Marketplace, providing users with accurate, actionable data for the purchase of data center and network services. Receiving data directly from more than 70 service providers and growing, the Global Marketplace provides total transparency for users, while enabling them to easily architect hybrid cloud deployments across multiple service providers.

Inflect’s platform centralizes data on the industry, allowing users to access up-to-date information about the value propositions of each provider’s offering, and independently research and identify the right colocation and network services to make informed purchasing decisions. In addition to data center and network services, Inflect’s Global Marketplace also enables companies to conduct their own research on markets, peering points and cloud on-ramps before talking with sales. Upon request, Inflect then directly connects users to the right service provider for quoting and contracting.

The launch of Inflect’s Global Marketplace, a no-fee, no-obligation platform, is the first time a vendor-neutral marketplace is openly accessible to any buyer globally, making obtaining quotes, service specifications and availability as quick and easy as booking a flight or hotel online.

“The digital infrastructure industry has long needed a single, neutral source of information that everyone can trust to access the data needed to do their job,” commented Mike Nguyen, Founder and CEO, Inflect. “With the launch of our Global Marketplace, we’re closer to a world where companies developing the next great app or online service are no longer constrained because the solutions they need are hard to find and buy. I’m particularly thankful to our great team, partners, and investors who make Inflect’s mission a reality.”

]]>https://cloudpost.us/accessing-market-intelligence-in-the-era-of-the-hybrid-cloud/Combining Infrastructure and Automation to Enable Enterprise Cloud Migrationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloudpost/~3/EStjER8V-M4/
Thu, 10 May 2018 18:30:04 +0000https://cloudpost.us/?p=5382The hybrid cloud market is exploding as a growing number of enterprises across all verticals are shifting applications and workloads to the cloud to increase efficiency and flexibility. In fact, according to research firm, MarketsandMarkets, the hybrid cloud market is expected to surpass $91 billion by 2021, nearly tripling in size since 2016. As the market becomes increasingly saturated with cloud providers, remaining at the forefront of the hybrid cloud services industry is no easy task.

Seeking to build upon its continued growth and success and to strengthen its position within the cloud industry as a leading enterprise hybrid cloud solution provider, Unitas Global recently appointed Jarrett Appleby to its board of directors. With more than three decades of experience within the technology and IT industry, Jarrett will work alongside fellow board members to support Unitas Global with strategic planning advisement and establishment of corporate management policies.

“Unitas Global is honored to welcome Jarrett Appleby to our board of directors as we continue to strengthen our position in the rapidly growing cloud market,” shared Patrick Shutt, CEO of Unitas Global. “With his years of experience in the IT industry, Jarrett brings a track record of success, achieving significant revenue growth and operational efficiencies for leading data center providers and IT organizations around the world. We look forward to receiving his valuable input regarding Unitas Global’s business strategies as we strive to expand our global customer base.”

As the CEO of Appleby Group, LLC, Jarrett dedicates his time to advising technology companies interested in achieving growth via strategic investment. Previously, he served in multiple C-level positions within the telecom industry, including Chief Operating Officer of Digital Realty, Chief Marketing Officer of Equinix and Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer of both Reliance Globalcom and FLAG Telecom.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to work with an innovative company that truly understands and appreciates the value of combining infrastructure with automation and managed services to meet the needs of enterprises migrating to the cloud,” stated Appleby. “In this new role, I look forward to leveraging my extensive industry experience to provide the Unitas Global team with strategic insight and a fresh perspective on effective growth strategies.”

“Jarrett has worked with some of the largest and most well-known data center providers in the world, helping them to plan and execute strategies for increased revenue, as well as long-term growth and success,” said Paul Weinstein, General Partner of Azure Capital Partners and Chairman of the Board at Unitas Global. “It’s with great pleasure that we welcome Jarrett to the board of directors, and I personally look forward to working with him to help drive continued growth and expansion, and to further solidify Unitas Global’s industry-leading position within the global cloud market.”

]]>https://cloudpost.us/combining-infrastructure-and-automation-to-enable-enterprise-cloud-migration/Enabling Hyperscalers to Expand Their Global Reach with Fast and Reliable Connectivityhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloudpost/~3/ziBmnEmjF7A/
Wed, 02 May 2018 18:15:22 +0000https://cloudpost.us/?p=5367As International Telecoms Week (ITW) 2018 draws near, technology industry stakeholders from all corners of the global telecom community are preparing to share exciting news and developments with prospective customers, partners and peers. Key industry executives representing a wide range of organizations, from traditional telcos and wholesalers, to hyperscalers and network providers, will gather in Chicago May 6-9 to explore the current state and future of the telecommunications industry. With a strong commitment to innovation, ROOT Data Center is gearing up for a trip to the Windy City to discuss data center trends, challenges and solutions with other industry stakeholders.

As a growing number of enterprises migrate to the cloud, many organizations find themselves in need of a massive amount of network capacity for global interconnectivity, as well as an effective way to achieve secure and reliable connectivity between hybrid environments and cloud deployments. ROOT Data Center is working toward addressing the growing need for increased network capacity and connectivity options with new investment resources and multiple exciting initiatives.

Recently, the company secured 90 million dollars in new financing from Goldman Sachs to enable expansion into new regions and markets as well as increased investment in capacity. In addition, leveraging a new partnership with GTT Communications, ROOT Data Center’s Montreal facility, MTL-R2, now provides customers with more network options, enabling hyperscalers to reach their global customer base with fast and reliable connectivity. A wholesale-first facility, MTL-R2 was designed to suit businesses with multi-megawatt capacity needs, providing access to an abundance of real estate to accommodate expansion and affordable, renewable power.

ROOT Data Center has also become a pioneer in the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning throughout the data center. With a focus on providing customers maximum reliability, ROOT Data Center has partnered with AI and machine learning technology firm, LitBit, to reduce the risk of data center downtime. Utilizing deep datasets to monitor and manage the overall health and status of critical systems within the Montreal-based facility, this new AI strategy is the first of its kind in the wholesale data center industry.

If you’d like to meet with ROOT Data Center team at ITW, click here. For more information, visit rootdatacenter.com.

]]>https://cloudpost.us/enabling-hyperscalers-to-expand-their-global-reach-with-fast-and-reliable-connectivity/Seeking Greater Network Diversity, New York Metro Area Companies Are Opting to Interconnect and Colocate on Long Islandhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cloudpost/~3/luct-muY-to/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:30:04 +0000https://cloudpost.us/?p=5364Originally posted to Data Center POST

Dan Lunde, Managing Director of 1025Connect has called 1025 Old Country Road (1025OCR) in Westbury, New York home since he joined LIDARC (Long Island Data & Recovery Center) in October 2008 as Vice President of Sales. Dan held the same role when LIDARC was acquired in 2010 by ancotel USA, LLC. In late 2012, when ancotel GmbH was acquired by Equinix, Dan acquired ancotel USA, which is now called 1025Connect. Dan has been deeply entrenched in the Long Island and New York City metro area telecom scene for more than 20 years and his vast knowledge of global networks, carrier hotels and colocation facilities has made him a leader in the industry.

Data Center POST recently had the opportunity to sit down with Dan and discuss the emerging trends he anticipates impacting the telecom industry, new developments at 1025Connect, and his company’s attendance at International Telecoms Week 2018, taking place May 6-9 in Chicago.

EdgeConneX chief innovation officer Phill Lawson-Shanks has been at the forefront of designing and deploying industry leading data center and network solutions in both the UK and the U.S. for more than 25 years. Prior to joining EdgeConneX, Phill was CTO of Virtacore where he responsible for data center build-out and network core architecture and systems to accommodate the migration and consolidation of thousands of clients and infrastructure. Phill’s team also designed and deployed the world’s largest VMware-based public cloud. A true innovator, he holds eight active technology patents, including four in the U.S. and four in Europe.

Data Center POST recently had the opportunity to sit down with Phill and discuss what new developments we can expect from EdgeConneX this year, the emerging technologies he predicts will shape the future of the industry, and his company’s attendance at International Telecoms Week 2018, taking place May 6-9 in Chicago.

International Telecoms Week (ITW) 2018 is returning to the Chicago, May 6-9, bringing together nearly 7,000 delegates from more than 140 countries and 1,944 companies to expand their network, make business deals and explore emerging telecom trends and technologies.

This year, ITW attendees have multiple ways to get involved including booking dedicated meeting spaces ranging from bilateral tables to individual rooms and suites, participating in the exhibition hall to display new and exciting products and services, hosting a networking function for new customers and potential leads, and applying for available sponsorship and speaking opportunities to generate brand awareness. Attendees are also invited to participate in the annual TSF Charity Run on Tuesday, May 8 to help raise funds for Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF), the leading NGO specialising in emergency telecommunications.

For the fourth consecutive year, iMiller Public Relations (iMPR) is managing the ITW Press Room, providing the opportunity for sponsors and attendees to meet with individuals from leading organizations. Event participants are also invited to submit press releases and news for possible inclusion in the ITW Show Daily, a magazine distributed throughout the duration of conference. Media kits and press releases can also be emailed or dropped off in the Press Room during regular hours of operation.

Most people are only too aware of the recent emergence of China as the second largest, and soon to be, largest national economy in the world. Based on 2016 figures, the gap between the United States and China is still significant, $18.6 trillion versus $11.2 trillion, according to the World Bank. However, China represents a huge market that cannot be ignored, a 14.9 percent share of the world economy compared to the United States’ 24.7 percent. Growth continued at just under seven percent in 2017 and shows few signs of abating.

Today, nearly 800 million people in China have internet access, and this number is increasing with first-time users of the web numbering more than the adult population of the UK every year. Expectations are that more than one billion of the 1.4 billion people in China will be online within the duration of the next Five Year Plan. It is an enormous market representing more than 20 percent of the world’s online community today. Whilst GDP per capita in China is below Western markets, it is quickly rising, and the spending patterns of consumers across the country are compelling.

However, in terms of accessing the Chinese population for online services, the challenge is wholly different to any other major market in that the national firewall is highly effective, which means businesses wanting to participate in the huge and growing online markets of China must have servers present inside the firewall. This contrasts with any other major economy where servers can be in the U.S. or Europe, and access is enabled across the web.

Bob Imhoff is the Chief Operations Officer for KDDI Global, one of the largest providers of wholesale international voice traffic services in the industry. In addition to voice and SMS services, the company provides managed care services, IP transit and peering with a network of more than 50 data centers globally.

Bob has been in the industry for more than 30 years, and Data Center POST recently had the opportunity to sit down with him for an interview about changing network costs, deploying new technologies, and the value of KDDI’s attending International Telecoms Week 2018, taking place May 6-9 in Chicago.